New Memoir Talks About Drug Addiction and Non-judgment
Working with acts including Diana Ross, David Bowie, Madonna, Grace Jones and others, Rodgers has recently written a memoir called Le Freak: An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco, and Destiny that talks about his experiences with these stars – and with drug addiction.
Keep the Spirit of Red Ribbon Week Alive All Year Long
During the last week of October every year, there are a number of drug addiction and trafficking awareness events that happen across the country in honor or Red Ribbon Week.
Can Exercise Fight Marijuana Addiction Cravings?
Those who are fighting marijuana addiction may actually gain some of the most intensive benefits of all.
Senior Alcoholism Expected to Triple in Next Decade
Alcoholism has long been a problem for seniors and, when combined with many of the prescription medications that are often necessary in this age group, it can become a deadly issue. There are a number of stressors in this transitional stage and many seniors end up struggling with depression as well – a problem that . . . . Continue Reading
Plea Deal Negated for Alleged Drug Dealer When New Charges Come to Light
Multiple drug charges can add up to exponential amounts of trouble, and even in districts where there are drug courts to help offenders with an obvious drug and alcohol addiction problem, getting in trouble with the law on several occasions can make it harder to get a sentence that is more treatment than punishment. One . . . . Continue Reading
The Argument Against Addiction as a Disease
Until recently, it was commonly believed that addiction was an issue of willpower: those who were morally strong could stop drinking and abusing drugs and those who weren’t were shunned. Over the years, however, more and more research has demonstrated the changes that occur in the brain and how addiction has the characteristics of a . . . . Continue Reading
Can Christianity Cure Drug and Alcohol Addiction?
Spirituality is a big part of drug and alcohol addiction recovery, in part because it has so little to do with active addiction. The new way of looking at life can make recovery so much different from active addiction that patients can honestly start fresh and build a new life for themselves. When patients in . . . . Continue Reading
Alcoholism Rates Rising for American Women
According to research that will appear in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research later this year, the boardroom is not the only place women are catching up to men. Unfortunately, for women in the US, the amount and frequency they are consuming alcohol is on the rise and therefore the number of women developing . . . . Continue Reading
Kardashian BF Scott Disick Reports He’s Not Completely Clean and Sober
The Kardashians are often in the limelight for one thing or another, but on a recent season that highlighted Kourtney Kardashian and her relationship with boyfriend, Scott Disick, addiction played a large part of the story. Disick’s behavior while under the influence of alcohol was a huge topic in the program, causing problems between him . . . . Continue Reading
Is Tanning Addictive?
Jersey Shore, watch out. New studies show that tanning has an effect on the brain that is akin to the effect of chronic drug abuse – and that this means that tanning can be as addictive as illicit drugs and alcohol. There are two parts to drug addiction: physiological addiction characterized by withdrawal symptoms and . . . . Continue Reading